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Energizing Japanese Green Smoothie Bowl & Quinoa Salad

Discover a healthy, vegan-friendly Japanese lunch option with this energizing green smoothie bowl and nourishing quinoa salad recipe

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

Soy (from edamame) - Tree nuts (from almond milk and sesame seeds)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 scoop plant
  • based protein powder
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup edamame
  • 1 cup mixed greens
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the green smoothie bowl by blending spinach, avocado, mixed berries, banana, plant based protein powder, and almond milk until creamy and smooth. Serve in a bowl and add toppings as desired. For the quinoa salad, combine cooked quinoa, shredded carrots, edamame, mixed greens, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Drizzle with rice vinegar and toss well.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different types of greens and protein powders to create your perfect smoothie

Notes

Customize the smoothie bowl with your favorite fruits and toppings

Cultural or Historical Background

Quinoa, a staple in South American cuisine, has become popular worldwide for its nutritional benefits